Purple Cloud Weapon Review

Jul 18, 2024

Lecture on Purple Cloud Weapon Review

Introduction

  • Acquired the new Purple Cloud weapon after extensive farming.
  • Implemented Detonation Stone from a boss event into the weapon.
  • Weapon appearance and style, similar to a fist medium weapon, sword draws out on use.

Weapon Mechanics

  • Drawing Mechanism: Sword locks onto and slashes any target directly in the way when drawn, causing an instant guard break.
  • Statistics:
    • Swing Speed: 0.8
    • Scaling: 9
    • Damage: 30.5
    • Range: 8

Battle Demonstrations

First Match

  • Opponents & Abilities: FER and Just Karita Kick.
  • Key Moves:
    • Managed to land critical hits and guard breaks frequently.
    • Critical hits have a minimal cooldown of about 2-3 seconds.

Second Match

  • Opponents & Abilities: Used Clones, Brace, and Rapid Punch.
  • Key Moves:
    • Weapon effective against shield users.
    • Multiple critical hits used successfully.
    • Auto guard breaks achieved, highlighting weapon's strength.

Third Match

  • Notes:
    • Dark environment, cooldowns exploited for repeated guard breaks.
    • Unique running attack with extended hitbox.
    • Effective use of Smite and critical hits.
    • Discussion on possible weapon nerfs to balance gameplay.

Fourth Match

  • Opponents & Abilities: Salus build, comparison with other builds.
  • Key Moves:
    • Domain usage issue: got stuck, was still able to combat effectively.
    • Vision Shaper build not optimized; other builds like Blazing or Bloodthirsty suggested for better synergy.

Final Match

  • Opponents & Abilities: Gale Breath user.
  • Key Moves:
    • Comparison of weapons, issues with Umber Knight affecting combo consistency.
    • Effective use of rapid punches, critical hits, and guard breaks.
    • Conclusion with powerful M1 combos.

Conclusion

  • Purple Cloud is very strong, especially in the hands of experienced medium weapon users.
  • Potential adjustments for balance: longer critical hit cooldown, slight stat reduction.
  • Overall positive reception but suggestions for balance.

Final Thoughts

  • Weapon popular among medium weapon users.
  • High investment weapon, ensuring it remains strong with possible balance tweaks.
  • Encouragement for players' feedback and experiences.

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